Patterning Volumes

You can create patterns on a volume.

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin:

This capability is only available with the Generative Shape Morphing app.

See Also
Creating Rectangular Patterns using Single Elements
Creating Rectangular Patterns using Multiple Elements
Creating Circular Patterns using Single Elements
Creating Circular Patterns using Multiple Elements
Creating User Patterns using Single Elements
Creating User Patterns using Multiple Elements

Create Rectangular Patterns on a Volume

You can create rectangular patterns on a volume.

  1. From the Transform section of the action bar, click Rectangular Pattern .
  2. Select the element you want to replicate as a pattern.
    The Rectangular Pattern Definition dialog box appears.
  3. Click the Reference element box and select a direction to specify the first direction of creation.
  4. Set the duplication parameters by choosing the number of instances, the spacing between instances, or the total length of the zone filled with instances.


  5. Click OK to create the pattern.


Create Circular Patterns on a Volume

You can create circular patterns on a volume.

  1. Click Circular Pattern .
  2. Select the element you want to replicate as a pattern.
    The Circular Pattern Definition dialog box appears.
  3. Click the Reference element box and select a direction to specify the first direction of creation.
  4. In the Axial Reference tab, select the Parameters type:


  5. Click OK to create the pattern.


Create User Patterns on a Volume

You can create user patterns on a volume.

  1. Click User Pattern .
  2. Select the element you want to replicate as a pattern.
    The User Pattern Definition dialog box appears.
  3. Select the sketch needed to position the pattern and click Preview.


  4. Click OK to create the pattern.